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P-7 zone in North Saanich: Educational and Industrial

North Saanich, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Land for education and research as well as recreation or light industrial activities compatible with the surrounding areas.

Zone rules

PurposeLand for education and research as well as recreation or light industrial activities compatible with the surrounding areas.
Main uses
  • College
  • University
  • Education Training and Conference Use
  • Light Industrial
  • Research Facility
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Food Services
  • Mini Storage
  • Accessory Use
  • Accessory Buildings and Structures
Food services must be provided primarily to people registered or employed in an activity related to a principal use.
Minimum lot area7 hectares (17.2 acres)
Minimum lot width10% of the perimeter of the lot
Maximum lot coverage10%
Maximum height15.5 metres (50.85 ft.)
Maximum height, accessory buildings4.5 metres (14.7 ft.)
Front setback30 metres (98.4 ft.)
Rear setback30 metres (98.4 ft.)
Interior side setback30 metres (98.4 ft.)
Street side setback30 metres (98.4 ft.)
Accessory building setbacksfront 30 metres, rear 30 metres, interior side 30 metres, exterior side 30 metres (98.4 ft. each)
Other rulesPublic may use the food services if clearly ancillary to the principal use and not publicly advertised.

Source: District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (consolidated for convenience only, as of February 2023), s. 507.7 (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. The District says this consolidation is for convenience only and anyone using it should confirm the content against the original bylaws; it covers amendments through Bylaw 1538/1535 as of February 2023, so later amendments (if any) are not in it. The District's Zoning page says Bylaw 1255 remains in force while a rewrite (draft Zoning Bylaw No. 1606) is under Council review as of October 2026; the draft is not adopted and is not used here. Zone C-6 and CD-5 to CD-7 are in the text but not in the bylaw's own zone list (s. 500). Zone pages are taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and have not yet been reviewed by a person: confirm with the bylaw before you rely on them. How answers are checked.

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